James' Father Wants Him At Juventus

James Rodriguez's father says his son leaving Bayern Munich to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus would be "a good decision"

Reuters

James Rodriguez's father Wilson has fuelled rumours linking the Colombia international with a move to Juventus.

It was reported by Marca this week that Cristiano Ronaldo phoned James in an attempt to convince his former Real Madrid team-mate to join him at the Serie A champions in the off-season.

James is in the second year of a loan spell at Bayern Munich and has only started six Bundesliga matches under Niko Kovac this term, leading to suggestions the club are unlikely to exercise their option to purchase him outright.

The 27-year-old has "many offers" on the table ahead of next season, according to his father, who believes a switch to Italy would be a good choice.

"I see him as very quiet, monosyllabic, not so happy," he told Sport Bild. "A top player has to play.

"He has many offers. [James and Cristiano] are very good friends. As I see Italian football at the moment, [Juve] would be a good decision."